Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,288 (100%) |
| Population Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $60,165 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,469 |
| Median Home Value | $136,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,320 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,385 (68.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,957 (21.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 978 (10.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,342 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Family Households | 4,870 (58.4%) |
The table below compares Fayette County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 36 | 64th |
| Population Density | # 52 | 49th |
| Median Household Income | # 94 | 6th |
| Per Capita Income | # 79 | 21st |
| Diversity Index | # 48 | 52nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
